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RERSONAI-I-Y - CONDUCTED 



TOU R 



TO THE 



BATTLEFIELD OF GETTYSBURG 
LURAY CAVERNS 
AND WASHINGTON 



FROM BOSTON 
September 14th to ".■ 
September 21st, 1900 



FROM NEW YORK 
September 15th to '.' 
September 19th, 1900 




HIGH-WATER MARK, GETTYSBURG. 



PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED 

Tour 

TO THE 

BATTLEFIELD OF GETTYSBURG, 

LURAY CAVERNS, and 

WASHINGTON, 

From Boston, September 14 

TO September 21, 1900. 

From New York, September 15 

TO September 19, 1900. 



RATES, 

Including all necessary expenses during the entire time absent. 

Boston, $35. New York, $25. 

Trenton, $24. Philadelphia, $22. 



J. R. WOOD, GEO. W. BOYD, 

General Passenger Agent. Ass'i Gen'l Passenger Agent. 






PRESS OF 
ALLEN, LANE & SCOTT 



PHILADELPHLX. 



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GETTYSBURG. 




"Where foes no more molest. 
Nor sentry's shot alarms." 

Longfellow , 

ETTYSBURG battlefield 
is a sacred spot to all 
true Americans ; but 
by none is it held 
in greater veneration 
than by the citizens 
^ of Massachusetts, 
—kL ' ^6w York, and Penn- 
i sylvania. Of the 
three hundred and 
sixty regiments and bat- 
teries which met the fierce 
charges of the Confederate Army on 
that terrible field, these three States furnished two- 
hundred and two, and of the three thousand five hun- 
dred and sixty-six Union soldiers now buried upon 
the scene of the battle, one thousand five hundred 
and sixty-two were from these States. Thus upon 
them in a great measure devolved the task of repuls- 
ing the enemy and breaking the strength of the Con- 
federacy. That they satisfactorily performed this task 
is evidenced by the monuments erected to their honor 



and the jealous care with which every movement is 
marked. A special tour, therefore, from Boston, 
New York, and Philadelphia, which includes in its 
itinerary this historic field, must appeal strongly to 
the residents of those cities. 

Gettysburg is indeed one of the most interesting 
places in America. The most momentous contest 

of the great Rebellion, 
it was also the great- 
est battle ever fought 
on American soil, and 
the greatest conflict of 
recent years. Not un- 
til the tourist stands 
upon Gulp's Hill, or 
on one of the Round 
Tops, or treads the 
ground once trodden 
by Pickett's men in 
their brave and deadly 
charge, does he fully 
appreciate all the ter- 
rible realities of war. 
Here thousands of 
noble men met death 
— the greatest sacri- 
fice they could make — that their country, the glorious 
American Union, might live ; and through their death, 
and the heroic courage of their comrades who have 
erected their monuments, that nation still lives to 
honor and cherish and revere their memory. It is 




VETERANS OF '63. 



the inspiration ot the patriot and the pride of every 
American citizen, for on its hilltops and in its val- 
leys was wrought out through blood and death the 




GENERAL WARREN, LITTLE ROUND TOP. 

answer to that prayer of Webster's, "Liberty and 
union, now and forever." 

A full day will be spent at Gettysburg, and car- 
riage drives will be taken over the battlefield under 



the guidance of Capt. J. T. Long, who will point 
out the positions of the difterent armies and fully 
explain their various movements. 

Leaving Gettysburg in the morning," the beautiful 
Blue Ridge is crossed while the day is still young. 
This is a most picturesque region. Hazy peaks rise 
on every hand, and dewy valleys, green and fertile, 
wind in and out among the mountains, presenting 
charming pictures of pastoral beauty. From the 
summit of these mountains a glorious view out- 
spreads. Far away over the rolling hills of Pennsyl- 
vania, with their hamlets and villages, up the beau- 
tiful Cumberland Valley to Chambersburg, down over 
the misty peaks into Maryland and into distant Vir- 
ginia, the eye wanders, and the soul is filled witli ad- 
miration. 

Beyond the Blue Ridge, fourteen miles from Ha- 
gerstown, lies another field famous in American his- 
tory — Antietam. Here the warriors of the North and 
the soldiers of the South again fought to the death 
during that terrible war which devastated the land 
and blighted so many homes. 

On over the Potomac, between the Blue Ridge and 
the North Mountains, the route leads through the 
pride of Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley. Beauti- 
ful, fertile, it, too, felt the effects of the war ; but 
its natural attractions still command admiration. 



LURAY, VA. 




URAY is justly celebrated for 
its natural wonders. The cav- 
erns located at this point 
are perhaps the most 
wonderful and unique 
ever discovered. 
They are inferior in 
extent to the Mam- 
moth Cave, but they 
are a thousand times 
richer in ornamenta- 
-'" ^ tion. Like 

" The Cretan labyrinth of old, 
With wand'ring ways and many a 
winding fold," 

they are a perfect maze of corridors and chambers, 
each profusely decorated with Nature's art. 

Within the past few years the number of visitors 
has been enormous. Persons from all quarters of 
the globe, scientists, explorers, and tourists, have 
wandered through the wonderful chambers, and the 
general verdict of their united testimony is, that 
Luray Caverns excel all others in the combined ex- 
tent, variety, scientific interest, and beauty of their 

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calcite formations. A party sent out from the Smith- 
sonian Institution reports that, "Comparing this 
great natural curiosity with others of the same class, 
it is safe to say that there is probably no other cave 
in the world more completely and profusely deco- 
rated with stalactitic and stalagmitic ornamentation 
than that of Luray." 

A thrill of awe is the first sensation, as one finds 
himself immersed in gloom and surrounded by gro- 
tesque shapes which an excited fancy clothes with 
ghostly appearances ; but this feeling quickly gives 
way to wonder and admiration as the full grandeur 
and beauty of his surroundings burst upon him. A 
succession of chambers, each named from some strik- 
ing resemblance to well-known objects, and each 
filled with the curious creations of this subterranean 
world, are connected by passages which appear to 
have been carved by some giant hand ; grottoes 
adorned with the richest ornamentation ; cascades 
of sparkling brilliancy ; and forms and figures of in- 
finite shape and variety inspire emotions of wonder, 
which grow with each revelation. Nature has fash- 
ioned her wonders in her own peculiar way ; man 
has done nothing except smooth the way for the 
tourist and dispel the primal gloom by the power of 
electricity. Every facility has been provided for vis- 
iting the chambers and seeing their wonders most 
comfortably. 




IN THE CAVERNS OF LURAY. 



LtfC. 



WASHINGTON, 




WASHINGTON is perennially 
attractive. In Winter and 
Summer, in Spring and Fall, 
it maintains its interest ; and 
one must see it in all seasons 
to thoroughly appreciate it. 
Its broad avenues, palatial 
residences, • grand Government 
buildings, its parks and its insti- 
tutions, are constantly a source of 
pleasure, and ever elicit admiration. 
It is, in fact, one of the handsomest 
capitals in the world, and should certainly be famil- 
iar to every citizen of the Atlantic States. 

One of the latest additions to its attractions is 
the new Congressional Library Building, one of the 
most magnificent edifices ever erected for this or 
any other purpose. It is constructed of pure white 
New Hampshire granite, and covers nearly four acres 
of ground. 

The interior decorations are most elaborate. Beau- 
tiful statues in bronze and marble adorn the corridors, 
and ornate frescoes, bas reliefs, and paintings greet 
the eye on every hand. It is a veritable book palace, 



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and takes a prominent place among the great build- 
ings of the world. 

The Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum, 
the Monument, the Capitol, and the Executive Man- 




THE " WHITE HOUSE." 

sion will never cease to be objects of interest to all 
visitors. 

Two days will be spent in this city, affording 
ample time to view it satisfactorily, and also an op- 
portunity to visit Arlington and Mt. Vernon. 



Detailed Itinerary. 



FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. 

Lv. BOSTON, via Fall River Line 6.00 P. M. 

Stateroom 011 steamer. 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. 
Breakfast at Jersey City Station Restaurant. 

Ar. NEW YORK 7.00 A. M 

Lv. NEW YORK, Penna. R. R., Twenty-third St., 7.55 

" " Desbrosses and Cortlandt Sts., 8.00 

" JERSEY CITY 8.15 

" NEWARK S.27 

" TRENTON 9.25 

Ar. PHILADELPHLV 10.10 

Visit United States Mint, Independence Hall, and 
other points of interest. 

Dinner, Broad St. Station Restaurant, 11.30 A. M. 

Lv. PHILADELPHIA, Penna. R. R. (special train), 12.20 P. M. 

" FRAZER, Penna. R. R 1.03 " 

" LANCASTER, Penna. R. R 2.15 " 

Ar. GETTYSBURG, Western Maryland K. K. . . 4.30 " 
Transfer to Hotel Gettysourg. 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16. 

Carriage dri\es o\ er Battlefield. Lectures by Capt. J. T. 
Long. 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. 
Lv. GETTYSBURG, Western Maryland R. R. . . 7.00 A. M. 
Over Blue Ridge via Hagerstowii and Antietam. 

Ar. HAGERSTOWN 9.00 " 

Lv. HAGERSTOWN, Norfolk & Western Ry. . . 9.10 " 

Ar. LURAY 11.30 " 

Luncheon at Mansion Inn. Visit Caverns. 



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Lv. LUKAY, Norfolk & Western Ry 3.30 P. M. 

Ar. RIVERTON 4.25 " 

Lv. RIVERTON, Southern Ry 4.30 " 

Ar. WASHINGTON 7.30 " 

Transfer to Regent and Willard's Hotels. 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. 
In Washington visit principal buildings under personal escort. 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. 

Lv. WASHINGTON, Penna. R. R 3- 15 I'- M. 

Ar. PHILADELPHIA 6.49 " 

Supper, Broad Street Station Restaurant. 

Lv. PHILADELPHIA S.05 P. M. 

Ar. TRENTON S.51 

" NEWARK 9.56 " 

" JERSEY CITY 10.10 " 

" NEW YORK 10.23 " 

Passengers from New England will return on following 
schedule ; — 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. 

Lv. WASHINGTON, Penna. R. R 9.00 A. M. 

Ar. PHILADELPHIA 12.27 P. M, 

Dinner, Broad Street Station Restaurant. 

Lv. PHILADELPHIA 1.40 P. M. 

Ar. NEW YORK 4.03 " 

Lv. NEW YORK, Fall River Line 5.30 " 

Stateroom on Steamer. 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. 

Ar. BOSTON 8.00 A. M. 

Pullman Parlor Cars will be run from Jersey City throughout 
the entire trip, seats in which will be sold at rate of $3.75 for 
the round trip from Jersey City, and $2.75 from Philadelphia. 

If the party should not be large enough for a special train, 
the movement will be made on regular trains. 



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PASSENGERS FROM NEW ENGLAND. 

The rate of fes.oofrom Boston includes transporta- 
tion from Boston for the round trip, state room on the 
Fall River Line, and breakfast at Jersey City on the 
going trip, and if passenger returns from New York 
with the main party, September 20, state room New 
York to Boston is also included. As meals on the 
Fall River Line boats are served a la carte, supper 
returning is not included in the rate. Tickets permit 
of an indefinite stop-over at New York on the return 
trip, but notice of this stop-over must be given when 
they are purchased. 

TOURIST AGENT AND CHAPERON. 

Each party will be accompanied by a Tourist Agent 
and Chaperon. The Tourist Agent will have entire 
charge of all arrangements for the party. He will be 
assisted by a baggage master, who will attend to the 
forwarding and transferring of the baggage. 

The Chaperon is especially charged with the care 
of the ladies. She will be their companion and 
guide, so that ladies who may be without escort need 
not hesitate to join the parties. This feature origi- 
nated with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and 
is one which all ladies will heartily appreciate. 

NUMBER OF PARTY LIMITED-TICKETS 
REDEEMED. 

The number of tickets to be sold for this tour will 
be limited, therefore the importance of securing 
tickets in advance is apparent. 



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Names should be registered at as early a date as 
possible, stating whether Mr., Mrs., or Miss; also 
street, number, and city. Tickets should be pro- 
cured at least one day prior to the departure of 
the tour. 

Tickets purchased and not used will be redeemed 
at full amount paid therefor, if presented personally 
or by letter to Geo. \V. Boyd, Assistant General 
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. 

STOP-OVER PRIVILEGES. 

Tickets for this tour will also be good returning 
from Washington to New York on regular trains 
until September 24, inclusive. This will enable pas- 
sengers to prolong their stay in Washington and to 
stop off at Baltimore and Philadelphia on the return 
trip without additional expense, but where passengers 
avail themselves of this privilege their tickets will* 
cover transportation only. 

BAGGAGE. 

Each person should check his own baggage to Get- 
tysburg. The checks will be collected on the train 
by the Special Baggage Master of the Pennsylvania 
Railroad, who will take charge of it until the return. 
Tags are provided and should be placed on all 
checked baggage as a means of identification. The 
home address of the owner should be given on the 
tags. Hand luggage must be looked after by the 
owner. 



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ROUND-TRIP TICKETS, 

Including transportation for the round trip, hotel ac- 
commodations at Gettysburg and carriage drives over 
the battlefield, luncheon, transfer, and admission to the 
Luray Caverns, transfer station to hotel, and hotel 
accommodations at Washington, and dinner going 
and supper returning at Broad Street Station in con- 
nection with tickets from Trenton and points east 

thereof, will be sold at the following rates : — 

Rate. 

AsBURV Park, N. J S25 00 

Atlantic Citv, N. J 23 25 

" (via Delaware River Bridge) 23 50 

Belvidere, N. J 25 00 

Boston, Mass 35 00 

Bridgeton, N. J 23 00 

Bristol, Pa 22 80 

Brooklyn, N. Y 25 00 

Burlington, N. J 22 60 

Cape May, N. J 23 75 

Chestnut Hill, Pa. 22 30 

Elizabeth, N. J 25 00 

Frankford, Pa 22 25 

Germantown, Pa 22 20 

Germantown Junction, 1'a 22 15 

Jamesburg, N. J 25 00 

Jersey City, N. J 25 00 

Lambertville, N. J 24 80 

Lancaster, Pa 22 00 

Long Branch, N. J 25 00 

Manayunk, Pa 22 25 

Mt. Holly, N. J 22 70 

Newark, N. J 25 00 

New Brunswick, N. J 25 00 

New York, N. Y 25 00 

NoRRiSTOWN, Pa. (via Philadelphia) 22 65 



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Rate. 

Ocean Grove, N. J S25 00 

Perth Amboy, N. J 25 00 

Philadelphia, Pa 22 00 

Phillipsburg, N. J 25 00 

Phcenixville, Pa. (via Philadelphia) 23 00 

PoTTSTOWN, Pa. " " 23 00 

PoTTSViLLE, Pa. " " 24 So 

Princeton, N. J 24 60 

Rahwav, N. J 25 00 

Reading, Pa. (via Philadelphia) 23 75 

Salem, X. J 23 00 

Trenton, N. J. 24 00 

Tulpehocken, Pa 22 20 

ViNELAND, N. J 23 00 

West Chester, P.a. (via Frazer) 22 00 

Wilmington, Dei 22 00 

WissAHicKON Heights, Pa 22 30 

Woodbury, N. J 22 30 

Rates via Market Street Wharf do not include transfer of pas- 
senger or baggage through Philadelphia. 

Half tickets for children under twelve years of age will be sold 
at $7.25 more than one-half the rates quoted above. 

For further information apply to Ticket Agents ; 
Tourist Agent, 205 Washington Street, Boston ; Tour- 
ist Agent, 1 196 Broadway, New York ; Tourist Agent, 
789 Broad Street, Newark, N. J. ; or address 

Geo. \V. Boyd, 

Assistant General Passenger Agent, 

Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. 



PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. 



Two Tours 
to the North 

July 2 1 to August 4, 1900 
August 1 1 to August 25, 1900 

Visiting Niagara Falls, 
Thousand Islands, Rapids of 
THE St. Lawrence, Montreal, 
UP the Saguenay, Chicoutimi, 
Quebec, Au Sable Chasm, 
Lakes Champlain and George, 
AND Saratoga. « « « « 

Rate - - - $125 

Inchuiing all necessary expenses 

Detailed itinerary, now in course of preparation, 
will be sent on application to Tourist Agent, 205 
Washington Street, Boston; Tourist Agent, 1196 
Broadway, New York, or 

Geo. W. Boyd, 

AssiUant General Passenger Agent, 

Broad Street Station, Pliiladelfihia. 



PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD TOURS. 



TOUR TO THE SOUTH, 

BY SPECIALTRAIN OF PULLMAN PARLOR CARS. 
OCTOBER 9 TO 17, 1900. 



(OCTOBER 8 TO 18 FROM BOSTON. I 



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VISITING 



GETTYSBURG, 

BLUE MOUNTAINS, 

LURAY, 

ROANOKE, 

NATURAL BRIDGE, 

RICHMOND, 

OLD POINT 

COMFORT, 

AND 

WASHINGTON. 



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Rate from Boston, $75.00 

New York, - - - - 65.00 
Philadelphia, - - - 63.00 

Detailed itineraries will be prepared in due sea- 
son, and copies will be sent on application to Tourist 
Agent, 205 Washington Street, Boston ; Tourist Agent, 
1196 Broadway, New York, or 

Geo. W. Boyd, 

Assistant General Passenger Agent, 

Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. 



PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD TOURS. 



CALIFORNIA. 
MEXICO. 

FLORIDA. 

OLD POINT COMFORT. 

WASHINGTON. 



During the winter and spring of 1900 and 1901 a 
number of personally-conducted tours will be run 
to the Pacific coast, Mexico, Jacksonville, Old Point 
Comfort, and Washington. The same high standard 
of previous years will be maintained on all these 
tours. 

For detailed information address 

Geo. W. Boyd, 

Assistant General Passenger Agent, 

Broad Street Station. Philadelphia. 



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